The Better Rivals 49ers Podcasthttp://ninersnation.com/better-rivals-podcast
Thu, 15 Mar 2018 03:27:16 +0000Thu, 15 Mar 2018 03:27:16 +000060enBetter Rivalsfeeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds)Podcast by Niners NationThe Better Rivals podcast is here to make you a better rival in any football conversation. Oscar and David, longtime 49er fans who love Xs and Os, break down concepts for every 49ers game and get you up to date on all of the team's happenings. Tune in to Niners Nationnohttp://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000370139750-wf6ew0-original.jpgBetter Rivalshttp://ninersnation.com/better-rivals-podcast
Better RivalsSan,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,FootballSports & Recreation/Professionalbetterrivals@gmail.comNiners NationSan,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,FootballThe Better Rivals podcast is here to make you a better rival in any football conversation. Oscar and David, longtime 49er fans who love Xs and Os, break down concepts for every 49ers game and get you up to date on all of the team's happenings. Tune in to the official Niners Nation podcast and expand your football knowledge with an unbiased peek into the strategy behind 49ers football.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/413883816Ep. 228: “U MAD, BRO?”Thu, 15 Mar 2018 03:27:16 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/wCP2xF1tbeU/ep-228-u-mad-bro
01:11:53Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s a free agency frenzy! Should we expect Richard Sherman to be the same player he was in Seattle? (6:20) Why did the 49ers choose to add a center in free agency rather than a guard? (20:54) And is Jerick McKinnon really worth paying as a top-five running back? (37:30) All that, plus why the 49ers hate everyone you wanted to sign, the value of a pass-catching RB, and whether Lynchahan has a blind spot for players at non-premium positions.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s a free agency frenzy! Should we expect Richard Sherman to be the same player he was in Seattle? (6:20) Why did the 49ers choose to add a center in free agency rather than a guard? (20:54) And is Jerick McKinnon really worth paying as a top-five running back? (37:30) All that, plus why the 49ers hate everyone you wanted to sign, the value of a pass-catching RB, and whether Lynchahan has a blind spot for players at non-premium positions.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/wCP2xF1tbeU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-228-u-mad-brohttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/413883816-betterrivals-ep-228-u-mad-bro.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/410373930Ep. 227: “It’s starts with signing a cornerback.”Thu, 08 Mar 2018 04:10:53 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/ZMzNIqw532I/ep-227-its-starts-with-signing-a-cornerback
01:06:43Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we answer all of your free agency questions. How should Vinny Curry figure into the 49ers’ free agency plans if he becomes available? (5:58) Which positions of need are the most valuable? (22:51) And what does the dream free agency period look like? (50:55) All that, plus which pending 49ers free agent gets signed first (21:00), the value of the combine (30:26), and which 49ers player we’d give the strength of the Black Panther (41:11).On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we answer all of your free agency questions. How should Vinny Curry figure into the 49ers’ free agency plans if he becomes available? (5:58) Which positions of need are the most valuable? (22:51) And what does the dream free agency period look like? (50:55) All that, plus which pending 49ers free agent gets signed first (21:00), the value of the combine (30:26), and which 49ers player we’d give the strength of the Black Panther (41:11).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/ZMzNIqw532I" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-227-its-starts-with-signing-a-cornerbackhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/410373930-betterrivals-ep-227-its-starts-with-signing-a-cornerback.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/406854237Ep. 226: “This is where the 49ers can get better in a hurry.”Thu, 01 Mar 2018 04:14:03 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/B6apVv6bC6s/ep-226-this-is-where-the-49ers-can-get-better-in-a-hurry
01:06:53Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we wrap up our free agency preview with an in-depth look at the top guards in this year’s class. Should the 49ers be worried about spending top money on Andrew Norwell or Josh Sitton? (8:09) If the top players prove too rich, which players could John Lynch & Co. target at the mid-level? (33:40) And is Brandon Fusco worth bringing back as a bargain option? (39:11) All that, plus John Lynch throws shade at Ken Norton (0:48), several potential offseason targets go off the market (1:39), and our preferred free agency plan of attack (48:37).On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we wrap up our free agency preview with an in-depth look at the top guards in this year’s class. Should the 49ers be worried about spending top money on Andrew Norwell or Josh Sitton? (8:09) If the top players prove too rich, which players could John Lynch & Co. target at the mid-level? (33:40) And is Brandon Fusco worth bringing back as a bargain option? (39:11) All that, plus John Lynch throws shade at Ken Norton (0:48), several potential offseason targets go off the market (1:39), and our preferred free agency plan of attack (48:37).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/B6apVv6bC6s" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-226-this-is-where-the-49ers-can-get-better-in-a-hurryhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/406854237-betterrivals-ep-226-this-is-where-the-49ers-can-get-better-in-a-hurry.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/403335576Ep. 225: “The EDGE cupboard is pretty bare.”Thu, 22 Feb 2018 04:20:29 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/vxD8oVgw3DE/ep-225-the-edge-cupboard-is-pretty-bare
00:52:48Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s not a good year to be looking for edge rushers in free agency. Will anyone even be available at the top of the market? (11:06) Is Junior Galette’s ability on the field enough to offset his red flags off it? (20:53) And which veteran player could provide the 49ers with a reliable rotational piece? (34:54) All that, plus Mel Kiper is your drunk uncle (0:34), Vontae Davis visits (1:02), and we determine whether we’re in or out on re-signing Aaron Lynch or Tank Carradine (43:34).On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s not a good year to be looking for edge rushers in free agency. Will anyone even be available at the top of the market? (11:06) Is Junior Galette’s ability on the field enough to offset his red flags off it? (20:53) And which veteran player could provide the 49ers with a reliable rotational piece? (34:54) All that, plus Mel Kiper is your drunk uncle (0:34), Vontae Davis visits (1:02), and we determine whether we’re in or out on re-signing Aaron Lynch or Tank Carradine (43:34).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/vxD8oVgw3DE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-225-the-edge-cupboard-is-pretty-barehttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/403335576-betterrivals-ep-225-the-edge-cupboard-is-pretty-bare.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/399879081Ep. 224: “This crop of free-agent pass catchers doesn’t excite us.”Thu, 15 Feb 2018 04:38:56 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/KV1QNuLnNNE/224-fa-passcatch
01:01:34Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, our free-agent positional previews move on to pass catchers. If the 49ers splurge at the top of the market, does Allen Robinson or Sammy Watkins make more sense? (19:54) Which running back could bring a pass-catching element the 49ers lack out of the backfield below top dollar? (37:22) And which players provide the upside worth considering in the bargain bin? (48:35) All that, plus Jimmy GQ gets paid (1:51), Reuben Foster’s long-term viability (4:54), and Daniel Kilgore gets an extension (7:09).On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, our free-agent positional previews move on to pass catchers. If the 49ers splurge at the top of the market, does Allen Robinson or Sammy Watkins make more sense? (19:54) Which running back could bring a pass-catching element the 49ers lack out of the backfield below top dollar? (37:22) And which players provide the upside worth considering in the bargain bin? (48:35) All that, plus Jimmy GQ gets paid (1:51), Reuben Foster’s long-term viability (4:54), and Daniel Kilgore gets an extension (7:09).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/KV1QNuLnNNE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/224-fa-passcatchhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/399879081-betterrivals-224-fa-passcatch.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/396191157Ep. 223: "He’s far and away the best option in this CB class”Thu, 08 Feb 2018 04:30:25 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/ThvkhA3aNNQ/ep-223-hes-far-and-away-the-best-option-in-this-cb-class
01:08:34Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we kick off our free-agent positional previews by focusing on one of football’s most important positions: cornerback. If the 49ers opt to spend big, is Malcolm Butler or Trumaine Johnson the better option? (16:03) If they aren’t in love with the big-name options, are there any good transitional options? (40:10) And is it worth dipping into the bargain bin for someone like Byron Maxwell? (53:03) All that, plus rapid-fire Super Bowl talk (0:47), 49ers Hall-of-Famers (5:26), and what’s on deck for the rest of the offseason.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we kick off our free-agent positional previews by focusing on one of football’s most important positions: cornerback. If the 49ers opt to spend big, is Malcolm Butler or Trumaine Johnson the better option? (16:03) If they aren’t in love with the big-name options, are there any good transitional options? (40:10) And is it worth dipping into the bargain bin for someone like Byron Maxwell? (53:03) All that, plus rapid-fire Super Bowl talk (0:47), 49ers Hall-of-Famers (5:26), and what’s on deck for the rest of the offseason.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/ThvkhA3aNNQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-223-hes-far-and-away-the-best-option-in-this-cb-classhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/396191157-betterrivals-ep-223-hes-far-and-away-the-best-option-in-this-cb-class.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/388755048Ep. 222: “These are really the players you build your roster around.”Thu, 25 Jan 2018 03:53:48 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/Fx6mMnpcCDw/ep-222-these-are-really-the-players-you-build-your-roster-around
01:10:40Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we wrap up our three-part roster evaluation and turn our eyes to the offseason. Which two defenders are core players that the 49ers will build around for years to come? (11:09) Which aspects of Jimmy Garoppolo’s performance stood out most this season and what do they tell us about what’s to come? (27:06) And what did this roster exercise tell us about the coming offseason? (46:13) All that, plus a quick recap of our roster tiers, positions of focus for the offseason, and the official Jimmy Garoppolo nickname.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we wrap up our three-part roster evaluation and turn our eyes to the offseason. Which two defenders are core players that the 49ers will build around for years to come? (11:09) Which aspects of Jimmy Garoppolo’s performance stood out most this season and what do they tell us about what’s to come? (27:06) And what did this roster exercise tell us about the coming offseason? (46:13) All that, plus a quick recap of our roster tiers, positions of focus for the offseason, and the official Jimmy Garoppolo nickname.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/Fx6mMnpcCDw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-222-these-are-really-the-players-you-build-your-roster-aroundhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/388755048-betterrivals-ep-222-these-are-really-the-players-you-build-your-roster-around.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/385820912Ep. 221: "This is how a draft class turns things around."Fri, 19 Jan 2018 04:04:24 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/K_hzQff8jCE/ep-221-this-is-how-a-draft-class-turns-things-around
00:59:53Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, our deep-dive evaluation of the 49ers roster continues. Are there any transitional players set to hit free agency who should be brought back for another season? (15:58) How is the 2017 draft class looking after one season? (34:56) And Solomon Thomas is a foundational player, but at what position? (42:59) All that, plus clarifying some questions on the tier breakdown from last week (7:38), the transitional players we’d rather move on from sooner rather than later (33:23), and what to do with Jimmie Ward (54:00).On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, our deep-dive evaluation of the 49ers roster continues. Are there any transitional players set to hit free agency who should be brought back for another season? (15:58) How is the 2017 draft class looking after one season? (34:56) And Solomon Thomas is a foundational player, but at what position? (42:59) All that, plus clarifying some questions on the tier breakdown from last week (7:38), the transitional players we’d rather move on from sooner rather than later (33:23), and what to do with Jimmie Ward (54:00).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/K_hzQff8jCE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-221-this-is-how-a-draft-class-turns-things-aroundhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/385820912-betterrivals-ep-221-this-is-how-a-draft-class-turns-things-around.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/381886757Ep. 220: “You don’t want to turn into the Colts.”Thu, 11 Jan 2018 05:21:10 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/5UyGeshS6zo/220-roster-model
01:01:01Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we kick off our month-long deep dive into the state of the 49ers roster. What type of model do we think is best to evaluate the roster? (2:16) Which criteria are important to consider in that model? (5:16) And, of course, where do the 49ers’ players fit in that model? (29:28) All that, plus the coming EDGE makeover (34:15), Dontae Johnson’s opportunity (39:44), and developmental players most likely to take a step forward (42:46).On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we kick off our month-long deep dive into the state of the 49ers roster. What type of model do we think is best to evaluate the roster? (2:16) Which criteria are important to consider in that model? (5:16) And, of course, where do the 49ers’ players fit in that model? (29:28) All that, plus the coming EDGE makeover (34:15), Dontae Johnson’s opportunity (39:44), and developmental players most likely to take a step forward (42:46).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/5UyGeshS6zo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/220-roster-modelhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/381886757-betterrivals-220-roster-model.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/378541667Ep. 219: “Saving San Francisco.”Thu, 04 Jan 2018 05:43:04 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/aGqlONr3_tg/ep-219-saving-san-francisco
01:11:43Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time to start looking back on the season that was. How do the storylines from before the season compare to today? (27:16) Who took home our end-of-season awards? (37:38) And how did our preseason predictions fare (spoiler: it wasn’t great)? (57:33) All that, plus what we learned from a Week 17 win over backups (1:57), two players land on the PFF All-Pro second team (9:48), and early returns from the Jimmy Garoppolo nickname tournament.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time to start looking back on the season that was. How do the storylines from before the season compare to today? (27:16) Who took home our end-of-season awards? (37:38) And how did our preseason predictions fare (spoiler: it wasn’t great)? (57:33) All that, plus what we learned from a Week 17 win over backups (1:57), two players land on the PFF All-Pro second team (9:48), and early returns from the Jimmy Garoppolo nickname tournament.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/aGqlONr3_tg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-219-saving-san-franciscohttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/378541667-betterrivals-ep-219-saving-san-francisco.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/375205328Ep. 218: “It’s a Christmas miracle!”Wed, 27 Dec 2017 05:32:05 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/AI062r7IwmQ/ep-218-its-a-christmas-miracle
01:16:39Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, WE ARE NEVER GOING TO LOSE A GAME AGAIN! How did Kyle Shanahan and Jimmy Garoppolo attack the NFL’s best defense to pull off a Christmas miracle? (0:54) Why weren’t the Jaguars able to find the same success against the same defensive scheme? (28:08) And which rookie shines in this week’s spotlight? (39:32) All that, plus a Better Rivals draft crush update (44:30), a Garoppolo nickname tournament (48:02), and what to watch for in an exciting season finale against the Rams (53:05).On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, WE ARE NEVER GOING TO LOSE A GAME AGAIN! How did Kyle Shanahan and Jimmy Garoppolo attack the NFL’s best defense to pull off a Christmas miracle? (0:54) Why weren’t the Jaguars able to find the same success against the same defensive scheme? (28:08) And which rookie shines in this week’s spotlight? (39:32) All that, plus a Better Rivals draft crush update (44:30), a Garoppolo nickname tournament (48:02), and what to watch for in an exciting season finale against the Rams (53:05).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/AI062r7IwmQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-218-its-a-christmas-miraclehttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/375205328-betterrivals-ep-218-its-a-christmas-miracle.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/372461690Ep. 217: “HOSS.”Thu, 21 Dec 2017 05:27:29 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/_eCCTkreuCs/217-wk-15-ten
01:10:08Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals, Gucci Garop propels the 49ers to three straight wins for the first time since 2014! What staple Patriots concept did Garoppolo and the 49ers use to kickstart the game-winning drive? (1:52) How did the Titans manage to bother Garoppolo in the pocket so frequently? (11:01) And which matchups were key in the 49ers doing just enough defensively to come away with the win? (26:10) All that, plus our first repeat Spotlight Player of the Week (37:47), San Francisco gets a Pro Bowler (42:39), and what to watch this week against the Jaguars (50:29)?On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals, Gucc…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals, Gucci Garop propels the 49ers to three straight wins for the first time since 2014! What staple Patriots concept did Garoppolo and the 49ers use to kickstart the game-winning drive? (1:52) How did the Titans manage to bother Garoppolo in the pocket so frequently? (11:01) And which matchups were key in the 49ers doing just enough defensively to come away with the win? (26:10) All that, plus our first repeat Spotlight Player of the Week (37:47), San Francisco gets a Pro Bowler (42:39), and what to watch this week against the Jaguars (50:29)?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/_eCCTkreuCs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/217-wk-15-tenhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/372461690-betterrivals-217-wk-15-ten.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/369301763Ep. 216: “A tide that lifts all boats.”Thu, 14 Dec 2017 04:29:47 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/yyWnWmsw8lE/ep-216-a-tide-that-lifts-all-boats
01:08:35Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we’re going streaking! How has Jimmy Garoppolo managed to lift a 49ers offense that still has many flaws? (2:22) What did the Texans do defensively that played into Garoppolo’s hands? (8:42) And did Robert Saleh fail to give Dontae Johnson proper help on DeAndre Hopkins? (20:05) All that, plus Marquise Goodwin in the spotlight (36:19), Reuben Foster continuing to be ridiculous (40:47), and what to watch as the 49ers go for three straight against the Titans (50:09).On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we’re going streaking! How has Jimmy Garoppolo managed to lift a 49ers offense that still has many flaws? (2:22) What did the Texans do defensively that played into Garoppolo’s hands? (8:42) And did Robert Saleh fail to give Dontae Johnson proper help on DeAndre Hopkins? (20:05) All that, plus Marquise Goodwin in the spotlight (36:19), Reuben Foster continuing to be ridiculous (40:47), and what to watch as the 49ers go for three straight against the Titans (50:09).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/yyWnWmsw8lE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-216-a-tide-that-lifts-all-boatshttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/369301763-betterrivals-ep-216-a-tide-that-lifts-all-boats.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/366109376Ep. 215: “Jimmy Garoppolo. Overtly Sexual.”Thu, 07 Dec 2017 04:53:05 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/FqpF_dMrlSY/ep-215-jimmy-garoppolo-overtly-sexual
01:10:53Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we talk about a quarterback that doesn’t suck! What stood out from Jimmy Garoppolo’s first start as a 49er? (2:38) Where did things break down in the red zone and should we be concerned? (27:55) And which gritty receiving performance was worthy of our Spotlight Player of the Week (hint: he’s a lot like Randy Moss)? (44:03) All that, plus DeForest Buckner’s second straight underwhelming performance (49:03), Robbie is good as Gould (51:36), and what to watch in Houston this week (53:42).On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we talk about a quarterback that doesn’t suck! What stood out from Jimmy Garoppolo’s first start as a 49er? (2:38) Where did things break down in the red zone and should we be concerned? (27:55) And which gritty receiving performance was worthy of our Spotlight Player of the Week (hint: he’s a lot like Randy Moss)? (44:03) All that, plus DeForest Buckner’s second straight underwhelming performance (49:03), Robbie is good as Gould (51:36), and what to watch in Houston this week (53:42).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/FqpF_dMrlSY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-215-jimmy-garoppolo-overtly-sexualhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/366109376-betterrivals-ep-215-jimmy-garoppolo-overtly-sexual.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/362841740Ep. 214: “A whole new hope.”Thu, 30 Nov 2017 05:38:18 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/xS4bzFCjmvo/ep-214-a-whole-new-hope
01:08:41Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, JIMMY GAROPPOLO IS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME! But for reals: How did the 49ers defense fare against Russell Wilson & Co.? (1:45) Why did the offense struggle to find any semblance of consistency? (18:23) And is there really anything we can take away from Garoppolo’s brief appearance? (30:30) All that, plus Eric Reid’s standout game (35:48), updates on the newest 49ers (38:22), and what we’ll be watching in Chicago (48:28).On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, JIMMY GAROPPOLO IS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME! But for reals: How did the 49ers defense fare against Russell Wilson & Co.? (1:45) Why did the offense struggle to find any semblance of consistency? (18:23) And is there really anything we can take away from Garoppolo’s brief appearance? (30:30) All that, plus Eric Reid’s standout game (35:48), updates on the newest 49ers (38:22), and what we’ll be watching in Chicago (48:28).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/xS4bzFCjmvo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-214-a-whole-new-hopehttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/362841740-betterrivals-ep-214-a-whole-new-hope.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/356464172Ep. 213: “It was a single game, but it was a good game.”Thu, 16 Nov 2017 04:02:51 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/B1FW0oUrDqQ/ep-213-it-was-a-single-game-but-it-was-a-good-game
00:52:41Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s the first Win Wednesday of the Kyle Shanahan era! How on earth did C.J. Beathard morph into a good quarterback for one week? (1:24) What did Shanahan draw up to get Goodwin open for a long touchdown? (8:04) And which run play keyed the 49ers’ success on the ground? (26:26) All that, plus another rookie stands out as our Spotlight Player of the Week (32:08), 49ers’ quarterbacks can’t stop throwing to running backs (42:22), and K’Waun Williams is a target magnet.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s the first Win Wednesday of the Kyle Shanahan era! How on earth did C.J. Beathard morph into a good quarterback for one week? (1:24) What did Shanahan draw up to get Goodwin open for a long touchdown? (8:04) And which run play keyed the 49ers’ success on the ground? (26:26) All that, plus another rookie stands out as our Spotlight Player of the Week (32:08), 49ers’ quarterbacks can’t stop throwing to running backs (42:22), and K’Waun Williams is a target magnet.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/B1FW0oUrDqQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-213-it-was-a-single-game-but-it-was-a-good-gamehttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/356464172-betterrivals-ep-213-it-was-a-single-game-but-it-was-a-good-game.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/353192996Ep. 212: “It’s a see-ball, hit-ball kinda thing”Thu, 09 Nov 2017 04:47:31 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/1vtilDtxv6g/ep-212-see-ball-hit-ball-kinda-thing-reuben-foster-49ers-week-9
01:01:42Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, C.J. Beathard is just a glorified tackling dummy running the Err-Raid offense. Is there anything left for Kyle Shanahan to try to get better performance from the offensive line? (1:03) What run play did Arizona use on repeat on their way to 167 rushing yards? (11:54) And which defensive player is playing better than you probably think he is? (21:10) All that, plus Reuben Foster finally finishes a game (29:59), the 49ers’ run/pass splits (37:19), and does anyone really win in this week’s game against the Giants (43:23)?On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, C.J. Beathard is just a glorified tackling dummy running the Err-Raid offense. Is there anything left for Kyle Shanahan to try to get better performance from the offensive line? (1:03) What run play did Arizona use on repeat on their way to 167 rushing yards? (11:54) And which defensive player is playing better than you probably think he is? (21:10) All that, plus Reuben Foster finally finishes a game (29:59), the 49ers’ run/pass splits (37:19), and does anyone really win in this week’s game against the Giants (43:23)?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/1vtilDtxv6g" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-212-see-ball-hit-ball-kinda-thing-reuben-foster-49ers-week-9http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/353192996-betterrivals-ep-212-see-ball-hit-ball-kinda-thing-reuben-foster-49ers-week-9.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/349982584Ep. 211: “Garoppolooza!”Thu, 02 Nov 2017 03:39:15 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/KiNs_V6dCMI/ep-211-garoppolooza
01:05:23Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers have a new franchise quarterback and he’s handsome AF! After a quick recap of the loss in Philly (1:14), we tackle all things Garoppolo (14:54). Was the cost to make this deal worth it? What should we expect with his contract situation? And, most importantly, is he any good? All that, plus Cardinals preview (51:09), Rashard Robinson gets shipped out (57:58), and winless watch.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers have a new franchise quarterback and he’s handsome AF! After a quick recap of the loss in Philly (1:14), we tackle all things Garoppolo (14:54). Was the cost to make this deal worth it? What should we expect with his contract situation? And, most importantly, is he any good? All that, plus Cardinals preview (51:09), Rashard Robinson gets shipped out (57:58), and winless watch.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/KiNs_V6dCMI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-211-garoppoloozahttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/349982584-betterrivals-ep-211-garoppolooza.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/348635684Ep. 210: “Is C.J. Beathard going to die?”Thu, 26 Oct 2017 04:09:13 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/58gcVjEfhdk/ep-210-is-cj-beathard-going-to-die
01:05:50Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers are 0-7 for the first time in nearly four decades and everything is fine. Why did the run defense fall apart? (0:39) How did C.J. Beathard fare in his first career start? (18:17) And which member of the offensive line has been performing much better than expected? (30:43) All that, plus Shanahan unveils a new run play (34:37), D.J. Jones deserves more playing time (38:25), and what to watch for in Philadelphia (45:06).On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers are 0-7 for the first time in nearly four decades and everything is fine. Why did the run defense fall apart? (0:39) How did C.J. Beathard fare in his first career start? (18:17) And which member of the offensive line has been performing much better than expected? (30:43) All that, plus Shanahan unveils a new run play (34:37), D.J. Jones deserves more playing time (38:25), and what to watch for in Philadelphia (45:06).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/58gcVjEfhdk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-210-is-cj-beathard-going-to-diehttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/348635684-betterrivals-ep-210-is-cj-beathard-going-to-die.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/347635961Ep. 209: “Beathard did rookie QB things.”Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:54:55 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/8uEQFiyH81c/ep-209-beathard-did-rookie-qb-things
00:58:52Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the elegant tank cannot be stopped! Amidst a record fifth consecutive loss by one score or less, the Brian Hoyer era is officially over in San Francisco. How did C.J. Beathard look in his first meaningful NFL action? (1:45) Is the 49ers’ No. 1 draft choice starting to find his groove? (13:35) And why on earth can Robert Saleh not stop dropping defensive lineman into coverage? (20:16) All that, plus our Spotlight Player of the Week (28:22), Rashard Robinson trending in a positive direction (32:15), and what to watch for against the Cowboys (41:47).On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the elegant tank cannot be stopped! Amidst a record fifth consecutive loss by one score or less, the Brian Hoyer era is officially over in San Francisco. How did C.J. Beathard look in his first meaningful NFL action? (1:45) Is the 49ers’ No. 1 draft choice starting to find his groove? (13:35) And why on earth can Robert Saleh not stop dropping defensive lineman into coverage? (20:16) All that, plus our Spotlight Player of the Week (28:22), Rashard Robinson trending in a positive direction (32:15), and what to watch for against the Cowboys (41:47).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/8uEQFiyH81c" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-209-beathard-did-rookie-qb-thingshttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/347635961-betterrivals-ep-209-beathard-did-rookie-qb-things.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346509880Ep. 208: “The elegant tank is on, man.”Thu, 12 Oct 2017 04:23:44 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/DS8m4tjez9Q/ep-208-the-elegant-tank-is-on-man
01:09:33Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s another Pythagorean Win Wednesday! The 49ers lost their fourth consecutive game by less than one score and the “elegant tank” is on. (1:09) Where are things breaking down in the run game? (5:23) Which Colts defender caused problems for the offensive line all game? (12:35) And where does Brian Hoyer need to live on early downs to be successful? (21:43) All that, plus the return of our Spotlight Player of the Week (36:05), an addition to the cornerback corps, and what to watch for in Washington (51:30).On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s another Pythagorean Win Wednesday! The 49ers lost their fourth consecutive game by less than one score and the “elegant tank” is on. (1:09) Where are things breaking down in the run game? (5:23) Which Colts defender caused problems for the offensive line all game? (12:35) And where does Brian Hoyer need to live on early downs to be successful? (21:43) All that, plus the return of our Spotlight Player of the Week (36:05), an addition to the cornerback corps, and what to watch for in Washington (51:30).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/DS8m4tjez9Q" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-208-the-elegant-tank-is-on-manhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/346509880-betterrivals-ep-208-the-elegant-tank-is-on-man.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/345433091Ep. 207: “This is a game the Niners should win.”Thu, 05 Oct 2017 04:09:14 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/WUEWD3mBTb4/ep-207-this-is-a-game-the-niners-should-win
01:12:18Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers fall to 0-4 after their third consecutive close loss. Where did things break down defensively on the final drive in OT? (1:34) What’s going on with Rashard Robinson? (13:50) How is the pass rush faring after the first month of season? (27:16) And what’s leading to Hoyer’s maddening inconsistency? (42:50) All that, plus Bradley Pinion crushing it, Trent Brown’s hot start, and what to watch in Indianapolis (57:30).On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers fall to 0-4 after their third consecutive close loss. Where did things break down defensively on the final drive in OT? (1:34) What’s going on with Rashard Robinson? (13:50) How is the pass rush faring after the first month of season? (27:16) And what’s leading to Hoyer’s maddening inconsistency? (42:50) All that, plus Bradley Pinion crushing it, Trent Brown’s hot start, and what to watch in Indianapolis (57:30).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/WUEWD3mBTb4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-207-this-is-a-game-the-niners-should-winhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/345433091-betterrivals-ep-207-this-is-a-game-the-niners-should-win.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/344370444Ep. 206: “Sacks kill drives, but pressure also affects games.”Thu, 28 Sep 2017 03:54:31 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/qdqB2sWvL5U/ep-206-sacks-kill-drives-but-pressure-also-affects-games
01:09:39Niners NationyesDisclaimer: We apologize for the audio quality in this episode. Technical difficulties caused a bad stutter throughout this episode, and we understand if that makes it too difficult to listen to. Thank you to those who power through.
On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we have many things on our mind after the most exciting 49ers game in several years. Is the front seven generating enough pressure? (3:09) Is the Rams offense legit or are the 49ers just back to the same old crap defensively? (24:02) And what finally clicked with Brian Hoyer and the passing game? (36:03) All that, plus Joe Staley owns Robert Quinn, how Tank Carradine’s absence impacts the defensive line, and what to watch against the Cardinals (47:28).Disclaimer: We apologize for the audio quality in…Disclaimer: We apologize for the audio quality in this episode. Technical difficulties caused a bad stutter throughout this episode, and we understand if that makes it too difficult to listen to. Thank you to those who power through.
On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we have many things on our mind after the most exciting 49ers game in several years. Is the front seven generating enough pressure? (3:09) Is the Rams offense legit or are the 49ers just back to the same old crap defensively? (24:02) And what finally clicked with Brian Hoyer and the passing game? (36:03) All that, plus Joe Staley owns Robert Quinn, how Tank Carradine’s absence impacts the defensive line, and what to watch against the Cardinals (47:28).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/qdqB2sWvL5U" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-206-sacks-kill-drives-but-pressure-also-affects-gameshttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/344370444-betterrivals-ep-206-sacks-kill-drives-but-pressure-also-affects-games.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/343178911Ep. 205: “Moral victories are for losers.”Wed, 20 Sep 2017 04:16:41 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/dXBNoZjNuHs/ep-205-moral-victories-losers-49ers-seahawks-week-2
01:03:22Niners NationyesEp. 205: “Moral victories are for losers.” by Niners NationEp. 205: “Moral victories are for losers.” by Nin…Ep. 205: “Moral victories are for losers.” by Niners Nation<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/dXBNoZjNuHs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-205-moral-victories-losers-49ers-seahawks-week-2http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/343178911-betterrivals-ep-205-moral-victories-losers-49ers-seahawks-week-2.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/342279165Ep. 204: “You win on defense with good players.”Thu, 14 Sep 2017 03:32:49 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/G5Ib4MAxgTY/ep-204-you-win-defense-with-good-players
01:06:45Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers are unable to continue their season-opener magic. What did we learn about the defensive line in Week 1? What led to so many breakdowns in the secondary? And what’s going to hold back Kyle Shanahan’s offense this season? All that, plus Aaron Lynch held out due to a coach’s decision, the season’s first Spotlight Player of the Week, and three things to watch against the Seahawks.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers are unable to continue their season-opener magic. What did we learn about the defensive line in Week 1? What led to so many breakdowns in the secondary? And what’s going to hold back Kyle Shanahan’s offense this season? All that, plus Aaron Lynch held out due to a coach’s decision, the season’s first Spotlight Player of the Week, and three things to watch against the Seahawks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/G5Ib4MAxgTY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-204-you-win-defense-with-good-playershttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/342279165-betterrivals-ep-204-you-win-defense-with-good-players.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/341264807Ep. 203: 2017 season preview. Predictions, final roster takeaways, and what to watch vs the PanthersThu, 07 Sep 2017 03:48:00 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/P5Xj38qpp8s/ep-203-2017-season-preview-predictions-final-roster-takeaways-and-what-to-watch-vs-the-panthers
01:10:42Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, real football is finally here! We get you prepared for the 2017 season by outlining why the 49ers should be better this season, but also why they might not be that much better. All that, plus takeaways from the 53-man roster cuts, season predictions, and things we’ll be watching against the Panthers.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, real football is finally here! We get you prepared for the 2017 season by outlining why the 49ers should be better this season, but also why they might not be that much better. All that, plus takeaways from the 53-man roster cuts, season predictions, and things we’ll be watching against the Panthers.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/P5Xj38qpp8s" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-203-2017-season-preview-predictions-final-roster-takeaways-and-what-to-watch-vs-the-panthershttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/341264807-betterrivals-ep-203-2017-season-preview-predictions-final-roster-takeaways-and-what-to-watch-vs-the-panthers.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/340248989Ep. 202: Vikings recap. Hoyer breaks out, early defensive tendencies, and bubble watchThu, 31 Aug 2017 03:42:40 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/dAgdo-7L9bw/ep-201-vikings-recap-hoyer-breaks-out-early-defensive-tendencies-bubble-watch
01:18:27Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s dress rehearsal recap time! We run through the biggest takeaways from the 49ers’ third preseason game and look ahead to toughest roster decisions John Lynch & Co. will have to make this week. What led to Hoyer’s early success? What’s holding back the run game? And what schematic tendencies did we see defensively? All that, plus Vance McDonald gets traded (!!), Reuben Foster makes us smile, and players trending up and down as we head into final roster cuts.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s dress rehearsal recap time! We run through the biggest takeaways from the 49ers’ third preseason game and look ahead to toughest roster decisions John Lynch & Co. will have to make this week. What led to Hoyer’s early success? What’s holding back the run game? And what schematic tendencies did we see defensively? All that, plus Vance McDonald gets traded (!!), Reuben Foster makes us smile, and players trending up and down as we head into final roster cuts.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/dAgdo-7L9bw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-201-vikings-recap-hoyer-breaks-out-early-defensive-tendencies-bubble-watchhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/340248989-betterrivals-ep-201-vikings-recap-hoyer-breaks-out-early-defensive-tendencies-bubble-watch.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/339245241Ep. 201: Broncos recap. Run game struggles, pass pro efficiency, and QB competitionThu, 24 Aug 2017 03:27:26 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/Kq4MO3mLV-M/ep-201-broncos-recap-run-game-struggles-pass-pro-efficiency-and-qb-competition
01:18:10Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time to wake up and kick ass. We recap all you need to know about the 49ers’ preseason game against the Broncos. Why couldn’t the run game get going? Is the offensive line really improving in pass protection? And do we have a quarterback competition on our hands? All that, plus Jimmie Ward joins the PAP list, comfort level with Lorenzo Jerome, and is Tank for real this time?On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time to wake up and kick ass. We recap all you need to know about the 49ers’ preseason game against the Broncos. Why couldn’t the run game get going? Is the offensive line really improving in pass protection? And do we have a quarterback competition on our hands? All that, plus Jimmie Ward joins the PAP list, comfort level with Lorenzo Jerome, and is Tank for real this time?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/Kq4MO3mLV-M" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-201-broncos-recap-run-game-struggles-pass-pro-efficiency-and-qb-competitionhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/339245241-betterrivals-ep-201-broncos-recap-run-game-struggles-pass-pro-efficiency-and-qb-competition.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/338225216Ep. 200: Chiefs recap. Observations, stock watch from first preseason game.Thu, 17 Aug 2017 03:56:51 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/xGdb7bWmER8/ep-200-chiefs-recap-observations-stock-watch-from-first-preseason-game
01:18:24Niners NationyesOn the 200th episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we have new football to discuss! What should you be looking for during the preseason? Which tendencies should you be keeping an eye on as we move toward the regular season? And which players are trending up and down after one week of preseason action? All that, plus Von Miller man-crushes on Trent Brown, rookie watch, and things to look for against the Broncos.On the 200th episode of the Better Rivals podcast…On the 200th episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we have new football to discuss! What should you be looking for during the preseason? Which tendencies should you be keeping an eye on as we move toward the regular season? And which players are trending up and down after one week of preseason action? All that, plus Von Miller man-crushes on Trent Brown, rookie watch, and things to look for against the Broncos.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/xGdb7bWmER8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-200-chiefs-recap-observations-stock-watch-from-first-preseason-gamehttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/338225216-betterrivals-ep-200-chiefs-recap-observations-stock-watch-from-first-preseason-game.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/336185527Ep. 199: Training camp mailbag!Fri, 04 Aug 2017 02:23:57 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/oA49fvX4Uqg/ep-199-training-camp-mailbag
01:06:48Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we open up the mailbag to answer all of your training camp questions. What’s happening with the running back battle? How concerned should you be about the injuries in the secondary? How many wins would it take for the 49ers to commit to Brian Hoyer long term? And which players are primed for their peak season? All that, plus the end of the Bruce Ellington era, projections from the Football Outsiders Almanac, and which player we’d take on in an Oklahoma drill.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we open up the mailbag to answer all of your training camp questions. What’s happening with the running back battle? How concerned should you be about the injuries in the secondary? How many wins would it take for the 49ers to commit to Brian Hoyer long term? And which players are primed for their peak season? All that, plus the end of the Bruce Ellington era, projections from the Football Outsiders Almanac, and which player we’d take on in an Oklahoma drill.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/oA49fvX4Uqg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-199-training-camp-mailbaghttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/336185527-betterrivals-ep-199-training-camp-mailbag.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333968718Ep. 198: How Kyle Shanahan attacks coverages in the passing gameThu, 20 Jul 2017 03:01:51 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/a2MsJCQKCDg/ep-198-how-kyle-shanahan-attack-coverage-passing-game
01:02:09Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Scheme Month draws to a close by taking a look at how Kyle Shanahan attacks coverages in the passing game. What are the basic coverage types you’ll see from NFL defenses? Where are the weak spots in those coverages? And which concepts does Shanahan use to exploit them? All that, plus some interesting numbers on the 2016 offense, another look at Kyle Juszczyk’s monster contract, and #KurtyKurt.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Scheme Month draws to a close by taking a look at how Kyle Shanahan attacks coverages in the passing game. What are the basic coverage types you’ll see from NFL defenses? Where are the weak spots in those coverages? And which concepts does Shanahan use to exploit them? All that, plus some interesting numbers on the 2016 offense, another look at Kyle Juszczyk’s monster contract, and #KurtyKurt.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/a2MsJCQKCDg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-198-how-kyle-shanahan-attack-coverage-passing-gamehttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/333968718-betterrivals-ep-198-how-kyle-shanahan-attack-coverage-passing-game.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/332968987Ep. 197: Offensive Line 101. Basic principles of run blocking and pass protectionThu, 13 Jul 2017 03:42:56 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/zRavCyroYBk/ep-197-offensive-line-101-basic-principles-of-run-blocking-and-pass-protection
01:04:27Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Scheme Month turns its attention to an oft neglected portion of the roster: the offensive line. What are the differences between zone, gap, and man run schemes? How can you identify them when you’re watching games this fall? How do offensive linemen go about determining who to block in pass protections? And what does the change in offensive scheme mean for the 49ers’ offensive line? All that, plus Camp Hoyer, DeAngelo Williams hating on the Cowboys, and #ILikeDat.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Scheme Month turns its attention to an oft neglected portion of the roster: the offensive line. What are the differences between zone, gap, and man run schemes? How can you identify them when you’re watching games this fall? How do offensive linemen go about determining who to block in pass protections? And what does the change in offensive scheme mean for the 49ers’ offensive line? All that, plus Camp Hoyer, DeAngelo Williams hating on the Cowboys, and #ILikeDat.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/zRavCyroYBk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-197-offensive-line-101-basic-principles-of-run-blocking-and-pass-protectionhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/332968987-betterrivals-ep-197-offensive-line-101-basic-principles-of-run-blocking-and-pass-protection.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/331789697Ep. 196: Jimmie Ward, Pete Carroll, and single-high coveragesThu, 06 Jul 2017 03:09:33 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/RtQRcullmEI/ep-196-jimmie-ward-pete-carroll-and-single-high-coverages
01:08:47Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Scheme Month rolls on! Defense is again in the spotlight as we move to the secondary and talk coverages. What is single-high coverage and why are we expecting to see it from the 49ers this season? Which position is the key to making everything go in the secondary? And how will San Francisco’s defensive backs fare in this transition? All that, plus which 49ers would be most valuable on the open market, Eric Reid vs. Jaquiski Tartt, and something about butts.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Scheme Month rolls on! Defense is again in the spotlight as we move to the secondary and talk coverages. What is single-high coverage and why are we expecting to see it from the 49ers this season? Which position is the key to making everything go in the secondary? And how will San Francisco’s defensive backs fare in this transition? All that, plus which 49ers would be most valuable on the open market, Eric Reid vs. Jaquiski Tartt, and something about butts.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/RtQRcullmEI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-196-jimmie-ward-pete-carroll-and-single-high-coverageshttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/331789697-betterrivals-ep-196-jimmie-ward-pete-carroll-and-single-high-coverages.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/330478839Ep. 195: Scheme Month is back! The defensive front and transitioning to the 4-3Wed, 28 Jun 2017 03:58:12 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/W7jgvS71EMk/ep-195-scheme-month-defensive-front-transitioning-to-4-3
01:11:32Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s the return of Scheme Month! We kick things off by focusing in on the defensive front and the 49ers’ transition to a 4-3 defense. How can you identify different defensive fronts? What’s the difference between one-gapping and two-gapping? How is your basic four-man pass rush constructed? And what do the changes in scheme mean for the 49ers’ roster? All that, plus the importance of the 3-technique, Matt Breida is Our Future, and #MiddleOut.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s the return of Scheme Month! We kick things off by focusing in on the defensive front and the 49ers’ transition to a 4-3 defense. How can you identify different defensive fronts? What’s the difference between one-gapping and two-gapping? How is your basic four-man pass rush constructed? And what do the changes in scheme mean for the 49ers’ roster? All that, plus the importance of the 3-technique, Matt Breida is Our Future, and #MiddleOut.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/W7jgvS71EMk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-195-scheme-month-defensive-front-transitioning-to-4-3http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/330478839-betterrivals-ep-195-scheme-month-defensive-front-transitioning-to-4-3.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/328117898Ep. 194: Elvis Dumervil, position battles to watch, and more from 49ers minicampThu, 15 Jun 2017 03:29:57 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/Z_kQcZmMmlY/ep-194-minicamp-round-up-elvis-dumervil-storylines-to-ignore-position-battles-to-watch
01:06:58Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we return after a short hiatus to recap all of the notable 49ers happenings of the past few weeks. What does the Elvis Dumervil signing mean for the other edge defenders on the roster? Which minicamp storylines should you be ignoring? And which position battles should you be taking note of? All that, plus stupid NFL rules, a speed round, and the best fictional football player.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we return after a short hiatus to recap all of the notable 49ers happenings of the past few weeks. What does the Elvis Dumervil signing mean for the other edge defenders on the roster? Which minicamp storylines should you be ignoring? And which position battles should you be taking note of? All that, plus stupid NFL rules, a speed round, and the best fictional football player.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/Z_kQcZmMmlY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-194-minicamp-round-up-elvis-dumervil-storylines-to-ignore-position-battles-to-watchhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/328117898-betterrivals-ep-194-minicamp-round-up-elvis-dumervil-storylines-to-ignore-position-battles-to-watch.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/323332794Ep. 193: Mailbag! 49ers’ RB situation, DL fits, breakout players, and moreFri, 19 May 2017 03:47:37 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/JycWRVNwtyA/ep-193-mailbag-49ers-rb-situation-dl-fits-breakout-players-and-more
01:13:21Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s mailbag time! What do we make of the 49ers’ running back situation? How do the pieces fit together along the defensive line? Who wins the slot receiver battle? And who are some potential breakout players to watch? All that, plus a lightning round, Space Jam, and our NFL positions.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s mailbag time! What do we make of the 49ers’ running back situation? How do the pieces fit together along the defensive line? Who wins the slot receiver battle? And who are some potential breakout players to watch? All that, plus a lightning round, Space Jam, and our NFL positions.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/JycWRVNwtyA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-193-mailbag-49ers-rb-situation-dl-fits-breakout-players-and-morehttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/323332794-betterrivals-ep-193-mailbag-49ers-rb-situation-dl-fits-breakout-players-and-more.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/322029271Ep. 192: Key UDFAs and post-draft roster thoughtsThu, 11 May 2017 03:59:53 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/wxMvfl7t3es/ep-192-key-udfas-and-post-draft-roster-thoughts
01:19:24Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time to put a bow on draft season. We highlight a few UDFAs with a legitimate opportunity to crack the 53-man roster, and take a look at where things stand on the 90-man roster with all of the major offseason transactions in the books. Can Matt Breida become the next undrafted running back to find success in the Shanahan system? Which position will be the most intriguing throughout training camp and the preseason? And what does the TE group potentially tell us about what the 49ers want to do on offense? All that, plus cuts at running back, a safety who was in the top 100 players on Mike Mayock’s board, and NaVorro Bowman trade rumors.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time to put a bow on draft season. We highlight a few UDFAs with a legitimate opportunity to crack the 53-man roster, and take a look at where things stand on the 90-man roster with all of the major offseason transactions in the books. Can Matt Breida become the next undrafted running back to find success in the Shanahan system? Which position will be the most intriguing throughout training camp and the preseason? And what does the TE group potentially tell us about what the 49ers want to do on offense? All that, plus cuts at running back, a safety who was in the top 100 players on Mike Mayock’s board, and NaVorro Bowman trade rumors.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/wxMvfl7t3es" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-192-key-udfas-and-post-draft-roster-thoughtshttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/322029271-betterrivals-ep-192-key-udfas-and-post-draft-roster-thoughts.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/320260539Ep. 191: Scouting reports on the 49ers’ 2017 draft classMon, 01 May 2017 00:49:37 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/rjLMIWVaLQI/ep-191-scouting-report-49ers-2017-nfl-draft-solomon-thomas-reuben-foster-ahkello-witherspoon
01:47:14Niners NationyesOn this post-draft episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we evaluate all 10 selections in the first draft for John Lynch & Co, identifying where each player wins, where they could improve, and where they fit on the 49ers’ roster. Where does first-round pick Solomon Thomas fit in with the incumbent defensive linemen? Which players are primed to make an early impact? And what themes did we pull from San Francisco’s draft as a whole? All that, plus draft-trade values, Paarag’s role, and bad name puns.On this post-draft episode of the Better Rivals p…On this post-draft episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we evaluate all 10 selections in the first draft for John Lynch & Co, identifying where each player wins, where they could improve, and where they fit on the 49ers’ roster. Where does first-round pick Solomon Thomas fit in with the incumbent defensive linemen? Which players are primed to make an early impact? And what themes did we pull from San Francisco’s draft as a whole? All that, plus draft-trade values, Paarag’s role, and bad name puns.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/rjLMIWVaLQI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-191-scouting-report-49ers-2017-nfl-draft-solomon-thomas-reuben-foster-ahkello-witherspoonhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/320260539-betterrivals-ep-191-scouting-report-49ers-2017-nfl-draft-solomon-thomas-reuben-foster-ahkello-witherspoon.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/318994755Ep. 190: If we did it. Outlining the 49ers’ plan of attack in the 2017 NFL DraftSat, 22 Apr 2017 20:19:02 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/XEnrrlJJRhQ/ep-190-if-we-did-it-outlining-the-49ers-plan-of-attack-in-the-2017-nfl-draft
01:14:05Niners NationyesOn this final pre-draft episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we put everything together and develop a plan of attack for the 49ers in the 2017 NFL Draft. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this draft class? Is trading down from No. 2 overall a realistic possibility? Who’s the best option if they’re stuck at No. 2? And which positions should they be focused in on throughout the draft? All that, plus smoke screens, Glen Coffee’s return, and Drunk Prospecting Vol. 2.On this final pre-draft episode of the Better Riv…On this final pre-draft episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we put everything together and develop a plan of attack for the 49ers in the 2017 NFL Draft. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this draft class? Is trading down from No. 2 overall a realistic possibility? Who’s the best option if they’re stuck at No. 2? And which positions should they be focused in on throughout the draft? All that, plus smoke screens, Glen Coffee’s return, and Drunk Prospecting Vol. 2.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/XEnrrlJJRhQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-190-if-we-did-it-outlining-the-49ers-plan-of-attack-in-the-2017-nfl-drafthttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/318994755-betterrivals-ep-190-if-we-did-it-outlining-the-49ers-plan-of-attack-in-the-2017-nfl-draft.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/318345259Ep. 189: PFF’s Jordan Plocher on 2017 NFL Draft defensive classTue, 18 Apr 2017 20:59:20 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/Y4N7hznd5Tk/ep-189-pff-jordan-plocher-2017-nfl-draft-defense
01:19:15Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we bring on long time friend of the podcast Jordan Plocher to break down the 2017 defensive draft class. Does it make sense for the 49ers to look at Solomon Thomas and Derek Barnett at No. 2 overall? Which cornerbacks fit the profile San Francisco will be looking for in their new defense? And are prospects at non-premium positions like Malik Hooker, Jamal Adams, or Reuben Foster worth considering at the top of the draft? All that, plus positions to avoid, switching gears, and Christian McCaffrey at No. 2 overall?On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we bring on long time friend of the podcast Jordan Plocher to break down the 2017 defensive draft class. Does it make sense for the 49ers to look at Solomon Thomas and Derek Barnett at No. 2 overall? Which cornerbacks fit the profile San Francisco will be looking for in their new defense? And are prospects at non-premium positions like Malik Hooker, Jamal Adams, or Reuben Foster worth considering at the top of the draft? All that, plus positions to avoid, switching gears, and Christian McCaffrey at No. 2 overall?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/Y4N7hznd5Tk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-189-pff-jordan-plocher-2017-nfl-draft-defensehttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/318345259-betterrivals-ep-189-pff-jordan-plocher-2017-nfl-draft-defense.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/317448061Ep. 188: PFF’s Steve Palazzolo on 2017 NFL Draft quarterback classThu, 13 Apr 2017 02:57:08 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/3RBSOV_4MC0/ep-188-pffs-steve-palazzolo-on-2017-nfl-draft-quarterback-class
01:15:59Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we’re joined by Steve Palazzolo from Pro Football Focus to talk all things 2017 QB draft class. How do you reconcile the sample-size difference between Mitchell Trubisky and Deshaun Watson? Which of them fit better in Kyle Shanahan’s offense? Where do you draw the line between QB positional value and the risk of missing out on an elite talent at another position at the top of the draft? And who are some day-three QBs the 49ers should have their eye on? All that, plus Tramaine Brock’s release, Lynch officially opening trade talks for No. 2, and draft hot takes.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we’re joined by Steve Palazzolo from Pro Football Focus to talk all things 2017 QB draft class. How do you reconcile the sample-size difference between Mitchell Trubisky and Deshaun Watson? Which of them fit better in Kyle Shanahan’s offense? Where do you draw the line between QB positional value and the risk of missing out on an elite talent at another position at the top of the draft? And who are some day-three QBs the 49ers should have their eye on? All that, plus Tramaine Brock’s release, Lynch officially opening trade talks for No. 2, and draft hot takes.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/3RBSOV_4MC0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-188-pffs-steve-palazzolo-on-2017-nfl-draft-quarterback-classhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/317448061-betterrivals-ep-188-pffs-steve-palazzolo-on-2017-nfl-draft-quarterback-class.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/316340334Ep. 187: Matt Waldman on skill-position players in the 2017 NFL DraftThu, 06 Apr 2017 04:14:01 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/l0ssagIp4ws/ep-187-matt-waldman-on-skill-position-players-in-the-2017-nfl-draft
01:32:45Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Matt Waldman joins us to discuss skill-position players in the 2017 NFL Draft. How does this WR class stack up to recent years? How much of a priority should the TE position be for the 49ers on draft weekend? And where do Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey makes sense from a value perspective? All that, plus catching up on recent news in Ninerland, questions to answer before the draft, and draftsterbation.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Matt Waldman joins us to discuss skill-position players in the 2017 NFL Draft. How does this WR class stack up to recent years? How much of a priority should the TE position be for the 49ers on draft weekend? And where do Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey makes sense from a value perspective? All that, plus catching up on recent news in Ninerland, questions to answer before the draft, and draftsterbation.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/l0ssagIp4ws" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-187-matt-waldman-on-skill-position-players-in-the-2017-nfl-drafthttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/316340334-betterrivals-ep-187-matt-waldman-on-skill-position-players-in-the-2017-nfl-draft.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/314032565Ep. 186: Free agency wrap-up, valuation vs. evaluationThu, 23 Mar 2017 03:13:21 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/SbJ8_7GPE8Y/ep-186-free-agency-wrap-up-valuation-vs-evaluation
01:30:55Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we put a bow on the 2017 free agency period for the 49ers. How does Jeremy Zuttah improve the offensive line? Is Aldrick Robinson the same player as Marquise Goodwin? Can Matt Barkley be relied on as a backup? And why is it important to consider more than just a player’s talent when analyzing player acquisitions? All that, plus positional scarcity, kicker jokes, and lessons from The Scouting Academy.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we put a bow on the 2017 free agency period for the 49ers. How does Jeremy Zuttah improve the offensive line? Is Aldrick Robinson the same player as Marquise Goodwin? Can Matt Barkley be relied on as a backup? And why is it important to consider more than just a player’s talent when analyzing player acquisitions? All that, plus positional scarcity, kicker jokes, and lessons from The Scouting Academy.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/SbJ8_7GPE8Y" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-186-free-agency-wrap-up-valuation-vs-evaluationhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/314032565-betterrivals-ep-186-free-agency-wrap-up-valuation-vs-evaluation.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/311468743Ep. 185: What a bonanza! Pierre Garçon, Brian Hoyer headline 49ers’ first-wave free agent signingsThu, 09 Mar 2017 04:22:19 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/RLzHBdAvF40/ep-185-what-a-bonanza-pierre-garcon-brian-hoyer-headline-49ers-first-wave-free-agent-signings
01:06:20Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, free agency has started and hope is in the air! What do Pierre Garçon and Marquise Goodwin bring to a revamped wide receiver corps? What can we expect from Kyle Juszczyk in Kyle Shanahan’s offense? And is Brian Hoyer the quarterback we need or the quarterback we deserve? All that, plus more roster turnover, drunk prospecting, and cedillas.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, free agency has started and hope is in the air! What do Pierre Garçon and Marquise Goodwin bring to a revamped wide receiver corps? What can we expect from Kyle Juszczyk in Kyle Shanahan’s offense? And is Brian Hoyer the quarterback we need or the quarterback we deserve? All that, plus more roster turnover, drunk prospecting, and cedillas.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/RLzHBdAvF40" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-185-what-a-bonanza-pierre-garcon-brian-hoyer-headline-49ers-first-wave-free-agent-signingshttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/311468743-betterrivals-ep-185-what-a-bonanza-pierre-garcon-brian-hoyer-headline-49ers-first-wave-free-agent-signings.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/310061946Ep. 184: Play-action, drive, four verticals, and Kyle Shanahan’s passing gameWed, 01 Mar 2017 04:19:36 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/VgXxVgZ57uI/ep-184-play-action-drive-four-verticals-and-kyle-shanahans-passing-game
01:17:43Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we move on to the passing game in our deep dive on Kyle Shanahan’s offense. How does he use play action to build off the run game? What are his go-to drop-back passing concepts? How does he use complementary pass concepts to attack defenses? All that, plus compensatory picks, free agent signings, and the Kirk Cousins conversation.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we move on to the passing game in our deep dive on Kyle Shanahan’s offense. How does he use play action to build off the run game? What are his go-to drop-back passing concepts? How does he use complementary pass concepts to attack defenses? All that, plus compensatory picks, free agent signings, and the Kirk Cousins conversation.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/VgXxVgZ57uI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-184-play-action-drive-four-verticals-and-kyle-shanahans-passing-gamehttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/310061946-betterrivals-ep-184-play-action-drive-four-verticals-and-kyle-shanahans-passing-game.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/309114424Ep. 183: Breaking down Kyle Shanahan’s run gameThu, 23 Feb 2017 04:00:14 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/cskgfmWbdfI/ep-183-breaking-down-kyle-shanahan-run-game
01:18:24Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals episode, it’s time to take a deep dive into Kyle Shanahan’s run game. How did the outside zone evolve in the NFL? What exactly is zone blocking? And what are the key assignments that make it all work? All that, plus Tom Gamble is out, thoughts on the coaching staff, and how the current offensive line fits in the new scheme.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals episo…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals episode, it’s time to take a deep dive into Kyle Shanahan’s run game. How did the outside zone evolve in the NFL? What exactly is zone blocking? And what are the key assignments that make it all work? All that, plus Tom Gamble is out, thoughts on the coaching staff, and how the current offensive line fits in the new scheme.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/cskgfmWbdfI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-183-breaking-down-kyle-shanahan-run-gamehttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/309114424-betterrivals-ep-183-breaking-down-kyle-shanahan-run-game.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/306493512Ep. 182: It’s officially official. Kyle Shanahan named 49ers head coachTue, 07 Feb 2017 04:24:25 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/LBPjpseuQ-A/ep-182-its-officially-official-kyle-shanahan-named-49ers-head-coach
01:17:32Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers finally, officially, have a head coach! We start our deep dive into all things Kyle Shanahan by taking a look at some quantitative tendencies shared by his offenses in the past and what those could mean for San Francisco going forward. What personnel groupings does he favor? Tempo going away? How about play action? All that, plus expectations for the Shanahan-Lynch era, coaching staff rumors, and what the hell happened in that Super Bowl?On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers finally, officially, have a head coach! We start our deep dive into all things Kyle Shanahan by taking a look at some quantitative tendencies shared by his offenses in the past and what those could mean for San Francisco going forward. What personnel groupings does he favor? Tempo going away? How about play action? All that, plus expectations for the Shanahan-Lynch era, coaching staff rumors, and what the hell happened in that Super Bowl?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/LBPjpseuQ-A" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-182-its-officially-official-kyle-shanahan-named-49ers-head-coachhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/306493512-betterrivals-ep-182-its-officially-official-kyle-shanahan-named-49ers-head-coach.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/305360664Ep. 181: Dan Hatman on new 49ers GM John LynchTue, 31 Jan 2017 04:14:25 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/pIgWtefPDGk/ep-181-dan-hatman-new-49ers-gm-john-lynch
01:16:03Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers finally have a new general manager. We bring Dan Hatman, former NFL scout and director of the Scouting Academy, back on the show to discuss the surprise hiring of John Lynch, the challenges he’ll face, and what he needs to do to succeed in San Francisco.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers finally have a new general manager. We bring Dan Hatman, former NFL scout and director of the Scouting Academy, back on the show to discuss the surprise hiring of John Lynch, the challenges he’ll face, and what he needs to do to succeed in San Francisco.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/pIgWtefPDGk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-181-dan-hatman-new-49ers-gm-john-lynchhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/305360664-betterrivals-ep-181-dan-hatman-new-49ers-gm-john-lynch.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/302296209Ep. 180: Who’s the next 49ers head coach? Ceilings and floors for the top candidatesThu, 12 Jan 2017 04:46:40 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/LJC85OX-tWc/ep-180-whos-the-next-49ers-head-coach-ceilings-and-floors-for-the-top-candidates
01:24:51Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we narrow in on the 49ers’ search for their next head coach. What traits should the 49ers be looking for in a head coach? How do the current crop of candidates stack up? And can we really tell the good ones from the bad? All that, plus some names get crossed off the list, updates on the GM front, and NFL playoff musings.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we narrow in on the 49ers’ search for their next head coach. What traits should the 49ers be looking for in a head coach? How do the current crop of candidates stack up? And can we really tell the good ones from the bad? All that, plus some names get crossed off the list, updates on the GM front, and NFL playoff musings.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/LJC85OX-tWc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-180-whos-the-next-49ers-head-coach-ceilings-and-floors-for-the-top-candidateshttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/302296209-betterrivals-ep-180-whos-the-next-49ers-head-coach-ceilings-and-floors-for-the-top-candidates.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/300855218Ep. 179: Here we go again. Baalke and Chip fired, Dan Hatman on GM positionWed, 04 Jan 2017 06:07:40 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/fHk_JEtQ3-8/ep-179-here-we-go-again-baalke-and-chip-fired-dan-hatman-on-gm-position
01:57:36Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers are pressing the reset button. We speak with former NFL scout and Director of Scouting Development for the Scouting Academy, Dan Hatman, about all things GM. What traits does a GM need to be successful? What are the benefits of different front office structures? How do teams assemble a draft board? And, of course, which candidates stick out among the pool connected to the 49ers’ job? All that, plus impressions from Jed’s third annual Black Monday presser, Chip’s San Francisco obituary, and our picks for the next general manager and head coach of the 49ers.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers are pressing the reset button. We speak with former NFL scout and Director of Scouting Development for the Scouting Academy, Dan Hatman, about all things GM. What traits does a GM need to be successful? What are the benefits of different front office structures? How do teams assemble a draft board? And, of course, which candidates stick out among the pool connected to the 49ers’ job? All that, plus impressions from Jed’s third annual Black Monday presser, Chip’s San Francisco obituary, and our picks for the next general manager and head coach of the 49ers.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/fHk_JEtQ3-8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-179-here-we-go-again-baalke-and-chip-fired-dan-hatman-on-gm-positionhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/300855218-betterrivals-ep-179-here-we-go-again-baalke-and-chip-fired-dan-hatman-on-gm-position.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/300007407Ep. 178: Worth the No. 1? Rams recap, 2016 season wrap-upThu, 29 Dec 2016 04:00:03 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/g8IjEM3pnYk/ep-178-worth-the-no-1-rams-recap-2016-season-wrap-up
01:24:32Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast it’s the unicorn that is a Win Wednesday! We break down how the 49ers managed to overcome a two-score deficit in the final quarter to come away with the victory, what problems plagued the team up to that point, and whether this moral boost was worth losing the No. 1 overall pick. Then, we put a bow on the 2016 season by taking a look back what we got right and wrong in our season preview episode. All that, plus the importance of strong finishes to the season, Jimmy Garoppolo trade compensation, and Rex Ryan as defensive coordinator.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast it’s the unicorn that is a Win Wednesday! We break down how the 49ers managed to overcome a two-score deficit in the final quarter to come away with the victory, what problems plagued the team up to that point, and whether this moral boost was worth losing the No. 1 overall pick. Then, we put a bow on the 2016 season by taking a look back what we got right and wrong in our season preview episode. All that, plus the importance of strong finishes to the season, Jimmy Garoppolo trade compensation, and Rex Ryan as defensive coordinator.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/g8IjEM3pnYk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-178-worth-the-no-1-rams-recap-2016-season-wrap-uphttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/300007407-betterrivals-ep-178-worth-the-no-1-rams-recap-2016-season-wrap-up.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/299104001Ep. 177: Why bother? Falcons recap, Rams preview, 49ers holiday wish listThu, 22 Dec 2016 04:56:17 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/XpjiQa35mAY/ep-176-why-bother-falcons-recap-rams-preview-49ers-holiday-wish-list
01:20:16Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we find out what it looks like when the Hulk sneezes in the direction of an infant. Was there anything to take away from the massacre in Atlanta? Were there any rays of sunshine amid the piles of flaming poo? And if you’re insane enough to watch the 49ers play the Rams on Christmas Eve, what should you pay attention to? All that, plus everyone goes to IR, worst situations for QBs to succeed, and our 49ers holiday gift list.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we find out what it looks like when the Hulk sneezes in the direction of an infant. Was there anything to take away from the massacre in Atlanta? Were there any rays of sunshine amid the piles of flaming poo? And if you’re insane enough to watch the 49ers play the Rams on Christmas Eve, what should you pay attention to? All that, plus everyone goes to IR, worst situations for QBs to succeed, and our 49ers holiday gift list.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/XpjiQa35mAY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-176-why-bother-falcons-recap-rams-preview-49ers-holiday-wish-listhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/299104001-betterrivals-ep-176-why-bother-falcons-recap-rams-preview-49ers-holiday-wish-list.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/297985401Ep. 176: What’s next? Front office rumors, Jets recap, Falcons previewThu, 15 Dec 2016 05:21:04 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/m_MVEqES3Ac/title-ep-176-whats-next-front-office-rumors-jets-recap-falcons-preview
01:31:14Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time to step back and take a look at some big-picture topics in Ninerland. What should you make of the rumors of a front office shakeup? Which current players will be core contributors on the next good 49ers team? Is Vance McDonald really one of those players? All that, plus takeaways from the collapse against the Jets, Jaquiski Tartt in the spotlight, and is there anything the 49ers can do to keep Matt Ryan and the Falcons from putting up 50?On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time to step back and take a look at some big-picture topics in Ninerland. What should you make of the rumors of a front office shakeup? Which current players will be core contributors on the next good 49ers team? Is Vance McDonald really one of those players? All that, plus takeaways from the collapse against the Jets, Jaquiski Tartt in the spotlight, and is there anything the 49ers can do to keep Matt Ryan and the Falcons from putting up 50?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/m_MVEqES3Ac" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/title-ep-176-whats-next-front-office-rumors-jets-recap-falcons-previewhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/297985401-betterrivals-title-ep-176-whats-next-front-office-rumors-jets-recap-falcons-preview.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/296784936Ep. 175: Don’t screw up No. 2! Bears recap, Jets previewThu, 08 Dec 2016 04:39:08 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/3dgBzZ0dJ-E/ep-175-dont-screw-up-no-2-bears-recap-jets-preview
01:28:10Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers are in a fight to keep the No. 2 pick in the 2017 draft for a second straight week. Should Kaepernick have been benched in Chicago? Was Chip Kelly too conservative? Is this the worst 49ers team in franchise history? All that, plus offseason rumors are here, NFL quick hits, and game-day trades we’d make with the Jets to make this abhorrent game more watchable.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers are in a fight to keep the No. 2 pick in the 2017 draft for a second straight week. Should Kaepernick have been benched in Chicago? Was Chip Kelly too conservative? Is this the worst 49ers team in franchise history? All that, plus offseason rumors are here, NFL quick hits, and game-day trades we’d make with the Jets to make this abhorrent game more watchable.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/3dgBzZ0dJ-E" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-175-dont-screw-up-no-2-bears-recap-jets-previewhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/296784936-betterrivals-ep-175-dont-screw-up-no-2-bears-recap-jets-preview.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/295658880Ep. 174: If we’re gonna win one… Dolphins recap, Bears previewThu, 01 Dec 2016 04:39:22 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/hkUR_W9kjyY/ep-174-if-were-gonna-win-one-dolphins-recap-bears-preview
01:20:28Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers are officially eliminated from playoff contention! Despite yet another loss, Chip Kelly’s squad showed noticeable signs of improvement against the Dolphins. Will they be able to build on those positives to come out of Chicago with a win? All that, plus the Vance McDonald narrative, playoff money, and This Week in Chip Kelly Throwing Shade.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers are officially eliminated from playoff contention! Despite yet another loss, Chip Kelly’s squad showed noticeable signs of improvement against the Dolphins. Will they be able to build on those positives to come out of Chicago with a win? All that, plus the Vance McDonald narrative, playoff money, and This Week in Chip Kelly Throwing Shade.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/hkUR_W9kjyY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-174-if-were-gonna-win-one-dolphins-recap-bears-previewhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/295658880-betterrivals-ep-174-if-were-gonna-win-one-dolphins-recap-bears-preview.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/294363595Ep. 173: Well that was surprising. Patriots recap, Dolphins previewWed, 23 Nov 2016 04:34:57 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/AcxTWdbJJm0/ep-173-well-that-was-surprising-patriots-recap-dolphins-preview
01:18:14Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we recap a closer-than-expected loss to the Patriots and preview the upcoming game against a team that literally plays in Hard Rock Stadium and is still better than the 49ers. How did the 49ers manage to stick with Tom Brady & Co. for that long? Will DeForest Buckner finally break out against a banged up Dolphins offensive line? And will San Francisco’s defense manage to get Jay Ajayi to the ground even a single time? All that, plus injury updates, NFL quick hits, and how we would “fix” this awful team this offseason.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we recap a closer-than-expected loss to the Patriots and preview the upcoming game against a team that literally plays in Hard Rock Stadium and is still better than the 49ers. How did the 49ers manage to stick with Tom Brady & Co. for that long? Will DeForest Buckner finally break out against a banged up Dolphins offensive line? And will San Francisco’s defense manage to get Jay Ajayi to the ground even a single time? All that, plus injury updates, NFL quick hits, and how we would “fix” this awful team this offseason.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/AcxTWdbJJm0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-173-well-that-was-surprising-patriots-recap-dolphins-previewhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/294363595-betterrivals-ep-173-well-that-was-surprising-patriots-recap-dolphins-preview.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/293423577Ep. 172: Kap figuring things out? Cardinals recap, Patriots previewThu, 17 Nov 2016 04:39:07 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/3nDnRzVtucA/ep-172-kap-figuring-things-out-cardinals-recap-patriots-preview
01:05:45Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, is the 49ers offense actually starting to look… competent? We recap a not-so-terrible loss to the Cardinals before looking ahead to this week’s matchup with the Patriots? Has the 49ers’ passing game really improved? What changed this week with the run defense? And can Jimmie Ward slow down the Edelman/Amendola combo in the slot? All that, plus some Hall of Fame discussion, NFL quick hits, and which 49ers would you let crash your wedding?On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, is the 49ers offense actually starting to look… competent? We recap a not-so-terrible loss to the Cardinals before looking ahead to this week’s matchup with the Patriots? Has the 49ers’ passing game really improved? What changed this week with the run defense? And can Jimmie Ward slow down the Edelman/Amendola combo in the slot? All that, plus some Hall of Fame discussion, NFL quick hits, and which 49ers would you let crash your wedding?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/3nDnRzVtucA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-172-kap-figuring-things-out-cardinals-recap-patriots-previewhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/293423577-betterrivals-ep-172-kap-figuring-things-out-cardinals-recap-patriots-preview.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/292336413Ep. 171: What's with the second-half collapses? Saints review, Cardinals previewThu, 10 Nov 2016 04:01:18 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/ifAduBZQdKI/ep-170-whats-with-the-second-half-collapses-saints-review-cardinals-preview
01:01:17Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we recap yet another 49ers’ home loss and ponder whether anything will be different for Round 2 against the Cardinals. What do we make of Kaepernick’s near-400-yard performance? What’s going on with this second-half collapse thing? And will the 49ers be the catalyst for a Cardinals’ playoff run? All that, plus Arik Armstead gets shelved, #TeamACL takes yet another hit, and some NFL quick hits.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we recap yet another 49ers’ home loss and ponder whether anything will be different for Round 2 against the Cardinals. What do we make of Kaepernick’s near-400-yard performance? What’s going on with this second-half collapse thing? And will the 49ers be the catalyst for a Cardinals’ playoff run? All that, plus Arik Armstead gets shelved, #TeamACL takes yet another hit, and some NFL quick hits.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/ifAduBZQdKI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-170-whats-with-the-second-half-collapses-saints-review-cardinals-previewhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/292336413-betterrivals-ep-170-whats-with-the-second-half-collapses-saints-review-cardinals-preview.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290006739Ep. 170: Is it time to blow it all up? Recapping a depressing loss vs Tampa BayWed, 26 Oct 2016 04:05:12 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/VJG7632JbrE/ep-170-is-it-time-to-blow-it-all-up-recapping-a-depressing-loss-vs-tampa-bay
01:11:57Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we recap a disappointing 49ers’ home loss to the Bucs. Why is the defense incapable of stopping the run? Where did this game turn for the worst? And we put the spotlight on Aaron Lynch and Joshua Garnett after their first few starts of the season. All that, plus trade block rumors, roster building theory, and some NFL quick hits.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we recap a disappointing 49ers’ home loss to the Bucs. Why is the defense incapable of stopping the run? Where did this game turn for the worst? And we put the spotlight on Aaron Lynch and Joshua Garnett after their first few starts of the season. All that, plus trade block rumors, roster building theory, and some NFL quick hits.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/VJG7632JbrE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-170-is-it-time-to-blow-it-all-up-recapping-a-depressing-loss-vs-tampa-bayhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/290006739-betterrivals-ep-170-is-it-time-to-blow-it-all-up-recapping-a-depressing-loss-vs-tampa-bay.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/289095268Ep. 169: Teardrops keep fallin’ on my fro. Bills recap, Bucs previewThu, 20 Oct 2016 03:30:26 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/Ra2LQfq7O-k/ep-169-teardrops-keep-fallin-on-my-fro-bills-recap-bucs-preview
01:19:53Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers are 1–5 and looking like one of the worst teams in football for a second straight season. Why is San Francisco’s run defense so awful? And how did Colin Kaepernick look in his first start in nearly a year? All that, plus three things to watch against the Bucs, Trent Baalke’s future, and Old Cohn providing the lulz.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers are 1–5 and looking like one of the worst teams in football for a second straight season. Why is San Francisco’s run defense so awful? And how did Colin Kaepernick look in his first start in nearly a year? All that, plus three things to watch against the Bucs, Trent Baalke’s future, and Old Cohn providing the lulz.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/Ra2LQfq7O-k" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-169-teardrops-keep-fallin-on-my-fro-bills-recap-bucs-previewhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/289095268-betterrivals-ep-169-teardrops-keep-fallin-on-my-fro-bills-recap-bucs-preview.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/287416729Ep. 168: Bills present tough matchup in Kaepernick’s returnThu, 13 Oct 2016 02:37:55 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/Qpfjl_y6AFo/ep-168-bills-present-tough-matchup-in-kaepernicks-return
00:48:48Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers are officially making a change at quarterback. What needs to happen for Colin Kaepernick & Co. to come away with a win in Buffalo? What challenges will the Bills defense present? And what makes Buffalo’s offense so good in the red zone? All that, plus some quick hits from around the NFL, game predictions, and a #fromance that will never die.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers are officially making a change at quarterback. What needs to happen for Colin Kaepernick & Co. to come away with a win in Buffalo? What challenges will the Bills defense present? And what makes Buffalo’s offense so good in the red zone? All that, plus some quick hits from around the NFL, game predictions, and a #fromance that will never die.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/Qpfjl_y6AFo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-168-bills-present-tough-matchup-in-kaepernicks-returnhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/287416729-betterrivals-ep-168-bills-present-tough-matchup-in-kaepernicks-return.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/286855333Ep. 167: Kaepernick’s redemption story? QB thoughts, Cardinals recapSun, 09 Oct 2016 16:17:42 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/8X579gmfz-Q/ep-167-kaepernicks-redemption-story-qb-thoughts-cardinals-recap
00:51:45Niners NationyesIt’s a special Sunday-morning edition of the Better Rivals podcast! San Francisco fell to 1–4 on the season following a Thursday night defeat at the hands of Drew Stanton and the Cardinals. What happened to the 49ers’ pass protection? Why is their run defense so bad? And what ultimately proved to be the difference in the outcome? All that, plus Jeremy Kerley in the spotlight, Sunday morning recording, and oh yeah, about this quarterback situation…It’s a special Sunday-morning edition of the Bett…It’s a special Sunday-morning edition of the Better Rivals podcast! San Francisco fell to 1–4 on the season following a Thursday night defeat at the hands of Drew Stanton and the Cardinals. What happened to the 49ers’ pass protection? Why is their run defense so bad? And what ultimately proved to be the difference in the outcome? All that, plus Jeremy Kerley in the spotlight, Sunday morning recording, and oh yeah, about this quarterback situation…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/8X579gmfz-Q" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-167-kaepernicks-redemption-story-qb-thoughts-cardinals-recaphttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/286855333-betterrivals-ep-167-kaepernicks-redemption-story-qb-thoughts-cardinals-recap.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/286103405Ep. 166: Troubling run defense failures - Cowboys recap, Cardinals previewWed, 05 Oct 2016 03:18:45 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/oA-xcdqCgJE/ep-166-cowboys-recap-cardinals-preview
01:06:24Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers are reeling after a disappointing home loss to the Cowboys. We offer up the biggest takeaways from that performance, put the spotlight on Rashard Robinson, and give you three things to watch against the Cardinals on Thursday night. All that, plus reaction to Bowman’s injury, Chip Kelly’s continued support of Glaine Babbert, and the first opponent-adjusted DVOA rankings of the season.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers are reeling after a disappointing home loss to the Cowboys. We offer up the biggest takeaways from that performance, put the spotlight on Rashard Robinson, and give you three things to watch against the Cardinals on Thursday night. All that, plus reaction to Bowman’s injury, Chip Kelly’s continued support of Glaine Babbert, and the first opponent-adjusted DVOA rankings of the season.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/oA-xcdqCgJE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-166-cowboys-recap-cardinals-previewhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/286103405-betterrivals-ep-166-cowboys-recap-cardinals-preview.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/285211114Ep. 165: Seahawks recap, Cowboys previewThu, 29 Sep 2016 03:26:56 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/lSlpz8JUNZk/ep-165-seahawks-recap-cowboys-preview
01:10:33Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we attempt to cope with another embarrassing defeat in Seattle. What happened to a 49ers defense that was supposed to be the strength of this team? Can it be fixed? And were there any positives to pull from this performance? All that, plus the latest news, some NFL quick hits, and three things to watch this week against the Cowboys.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we attempt to cope with another embarrassing defeat in Seattle. What happened to a 49ers defense that was supposed to be the strength of this team? Can it be fixed? And were there any positives to pull from this performance? All that, plus the latest news, some NFL quick hits, and three things to watch this week against the Cowboys.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/lSlpz8JUNZk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-165-seahawks-recap-cowboys-previewhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/285211114-betterrivals-ep-165-seahawks-recap-cowboys-preview.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/284059278Ep. 164: Panthers recap, Seahawks previewThu, 22 Sep 2016 04:24:16 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/gy2m_c-ip64/title-ep-164-panthers-recap-seahawks-preview
01:26:08Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s the first Whomp-Whomp Wednesday of the 2016 season. We look at the biggest takeaways from a weird game against the Panthers, put the spotlight on Jimmie Ward, and offer up three things to watch when the 49ers travel to Seattle this week. All that, plus no more Ray-Ray, the inaugural version of NFL Quick Hits, and #RichardWasHere.On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s the first Whomp-Whomp Wednesday of the 2016 season. We look at the biggest takeaways from a weird game against the Panthers, put the spotlight on Jimmie Ward, and offer up three things to watch when the 49ers travel to Seattle this week. All that, plus no more Ray-Ray, the inaugural version of NFL Quick Hits, and #RichardWasHere.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/gy2m_c-ip64" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/title-ep-164-panthers-recap-seahawks-previewhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/284059278-betterrivals-title-ep-164-panthers-recap-seahawks-preview.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/283137824Ep. 163: Rams recap, Panthers previewFri, 16 Sep 2016 03:38:25 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/x4mMy7vgZoE/ep-163-rams-recap-panthers-preview
01:19:06Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the regular season has finally arrived and it’s time to start breaking down real football! What did we take away from our first look at Chip Kelly’s offense in San Francisco? Did the offensive line really shut down Aaron Donald? How good can the 49ers’ defense be this season? All that from the 49ers’ season-opening shutout over the Rams, plus Eric Reid and the three-safety package, Glaine Babbert, and three things to watch when the 49ers take on the Panthers. On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the regular season has finally arrived and it’s time to start breaking down real football! What did we take away from our first look at Chip Kelly’s offense in San Francisco? Did the offensive line really shut down Aaron Donald? How good can the 49ers’ defense be this season? All that from the 49ers’ season-opening shutout over the Rams, plus Eric Reid and the three-safety package, Glaine Babbert, and three things to watch when the 49ers take on the Panthers.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/x4mMy7vgZoE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-163-rams-recap-panthers-previewhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/283137824-betterrivals-ep-163-rams-recap-panthers-preview.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281906566Ep. 162: 2016 49ers Season PreviewThu, 08 Sep 2016 03:43:31 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/JPvWDlQ09t8/ep-162-2016-49ers-season-preview
01:23:05Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time to get prepared for regular season football! We break down all you need to know about the 53-man roster cuts before laying out our preview for the 2016 season. Why could the 49ers be better this season? Why could they be worse? Were there any surprise cuts or keeps on the final roster? All that, plus Bruce Miller, Tank Carradine’s extension, and predictions for the coming season. On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time to get prepared for regular season football! We break down all you need to know about the 53-man roster cuts before laying out our preview for the 2016 season. Why could the 49ers be better this season? Why could they be worse? Were there any surprise cuts or keeps on the final roster? All that, plus Bruce Miller, Tank Carradine’s extension, and predictions for the coming season.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/JPvWDlQ09t8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-162-2016-49ers-season-previewhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/281906566-betterrivals-ep-162-2016-49ers-season-preview.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/280853465Ep. 161: Packers recap, Cardinals season previewThu, 01 Sep 2016 03:46:00 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/VqvtNcuLJ0U/ep-161-packers-recap-cardinals-season-preview
01:33:09Niners NationyesIt’s a jam-packed episode this week on the Better Rivals podcast. We recap the 49ers’ third, and most important, preseason game against the Packers, break down all you need to know about the roster cuts to 75, and preview the Cardinals with Blake Murphy from Revenge of the Birds. All that, plus Colin Kaepernick discussion, Anthony Davis at guard, and who’s trending up and down entering the final week of the preseason. It’s a jam-packed episode this week on the Better…It’s a jam-packed episode this week on the Better Rivals podcast. We recap the 49ers’ third, and most important, preseason game against the Packers, break down all you need to know about the roster cuts to 75, and preview the Cardinals with Blake Murphy from Revenge of the Birds. All that, plus Colin Kaepernick discussion, Anthony Davis at guard, and who’s trending up and down entering the final week of the preseason.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/VqvtNcuLJ0U" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-161-packers-recap-cardinals-season-previewhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/280853465-betterrivals-ep-161-packers-recap-cardinals-season-preview.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/279787257Ep. 160: Broncos review, Seahawks season previewThu, 25 Aug 2016 04:06:10 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/hwHy9s1DQoA/ep-160-broncos-review-seahawks-season-preview
01:27:24Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we pull out the biggest takeaways from the 49ers’ preseason victory over the Broncos. How should we feel about the quarterback situation? How will the defensive backfield shake out? And is this going to be a blitz-happy defense under Jim O’Neil? All that, plus Brandan from the Seahawkers Podcast joins us to preview the Seahawks, thoughts on the recent offensive line changes, and GabDriPond. On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we pull out the biggest takeaways from the 49ers’ preseason victory over the Broncos. How should we feel about the quarterback situation? How will the defensive backfield shake out? And is this going to be a blitz-happy defense under Jim O’Neil? All that, plus Brandan from the Seahawkers Podcast joins us to preview the Seahawks, thoughts on the recent offensive line changes, and GabDriPond.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/hwHy9s1DQoA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-160-broncos-review-seahawks-season-previewhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/279787257-betterrivals-ep-160-broncos-review-seahawks-season-preview.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/278754701Ep. 159: Texans recap, Rams season previewThu, 18 Aug 2016 04:21:19 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/Xq3ys6BTNA4/ep-159-texans-recap-rams-season-preview
01:23:20Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we have real football to talk about! Who’s trending up and trending down following the 49ers’ preseason opener against the Texans? Then, Joe McAtee from Turf Show Times joins us as we begin our NFC West opponent preview with the Rams. All that, plus injury updates, QB competition talk, and Longacre. On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we have real football to talk about! Who’s trending up and trending down following the 49ers’ preseason opener against the Texans? Then, Joe McAtee from Turf Show Times joins us as we begin our NFC West opponent preview with the Rams. All that, plus injury updates, QB competition talk, and Longacre.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/Xq3ys6BTNA4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-159-texans-recap-rams-season-previewhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/278754701-betterrivals-ep-159-texans-recap-rams-season-preview.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/277765712Ep. 158: What does a 49ers playoff season look like?Thu, 11 Aug 2016 05:01:49 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/bDwQnWO05_U/ep-158-what-does-a-49ers-playoff-season-look-like
00:58:14Niners NationyesWhat would a playoff season from the 2016 49ers look like? On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we hop into our time machine and try to figure it out. It’s a 2016 Season Review episode in August! Who needs to perform above expectations? What areas do the 49ers need to perform well in? And is any of this reasonable? All that, plus important depth chart takeaways, technical difficulties, and things to watch for against the Texans this weekend.What would a playoff season from the 2016 49ers l…What would a playoff season from the 2016 49ers look like? On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we hop into our time machine and try to figure it out. It’s a 2016 Season Review episode in August! Who needs to perform above expectations? What areas do the 49ers need to perform well in? And is any of this reasonable? All that, plus important depth chart takeaways, technical difficulties, and things to watch for against the Texans this weekend.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/bDwQnWO05_U" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-158-what-does-a-49ers-playoff-season-look-likehttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/277765712-betterrivals-ep-158-what-does-a-49ers-playoff-season-look-like.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/276901255Ep. 157: Mailbag! Bowman extended, QB battle, Baalke’s hot seat, and moreFri, 05 Aug 2016 03:41:24 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/aq6EKS-Rn9Y/ep-157-mailbag-bowman-extended-qb-battle-baalkes-hot-seat-and-more
01:19:32Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we celebrate the start of training camp (and some real news) with a mailbag! What should we make of the surprising NaVorro Bowman extension? How are the positional battles shaking out on offense? What can we glean from training camp reports? And is Trent Baalke entering a make-or-break season? All that, plus Anthony Davis is for reals back, some Game of Thrones talk, and a winter jacket update. On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we celebrate the start of training camp (and some real news) with a mailbag! What should we make of the surprising NaVorro Bowman extension? How are the positional battles shaking out on offense? What can we glean from training camp reports? And is Trent Baalke entering a make-or-break season? All that, plus Anthony Davis is for reals back, some Game of Thrones talk, and a winter jacket update.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/aq6EKS-Rn9Y" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-157-mailbag-bowman-extended-qb-battle-baalkes-hot-seat-and-morehttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/276901255-betterrivals-ep-157-mailbag-bowman-extended-qb-battle-baalkes-hot-seat-and-more.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/274644403Ep. 156: Bruce Ellington, player rankings, and the anatomy of a pass playThu, 21 Jul 2016 04:01:09 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/qQlbPSRPo6E/ep-156-bruce-ellington-player-rankings-and-the-anatomy-of-a-pass-play
01:16:55Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we round out Scheme Month with a sort of Passing Game 101. What’s going through a quarterback’s mind before the snap? How does the quarterback determine where to go with the football? What is a passing concept and how do routes complement each other? All that, plus our first Player Spotlight, 90-man roster player rankings, and new intro music from Stephen Schreffler and Jarrod Taylor!On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we round out Scheme Month with a sort of Passing Game 101. What’s going through a quarterback’s mind before the snap? How does the quarterback determine where to go with the football? What is a passing concept and how do routes complement each other? All that, plus our first Player Spotlight, 90-man roster player rankings, and new intro music from Stephen Schreffler and Jarrod Taylor!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/qQlbPSRPo6E" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-156-bruce-ellington-player-rankings-and-the-anatomy-of-a-pass-playhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/274644403-betterrivals-ep-156-bruce-ellington-player-rankings-and-the-anatomy-of-a-pass-play.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/273910274Ep. 155: Defending Chip Kelly’s spread offenseSat, 16 Jul 2016 03:57:21 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/dtVL3rNYbqw/ep-155-defending-chip-kellys-spread-offense
01:03:34Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Scheme Month keeps on keepin’ on as we explore some of the tactics used to defend the spread offense that Chip Kelly’s 49ers might see in 2016. What is the spread offense? What sort of problems does it create for the defense? And how can the defense solve those problems? All that, plus where does the Aaron Lynch suspension leave the 49ers at outside linebacker, some happy life news, and jelly or jam?On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Scheme Month keeps on keepin’ on as we explore some of the tactics used to defend the spread offense that Chip Kelly’s 49ers might see in 2016. What is the spread offense? What sort of problems does it create for the defense? And how can the defense solve those problems? All that, plus where does the Aaron Lynch suspension leave the 49ers at outside linebacker, some happy life news, and jelly or jam?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/dtVL3rNYbqw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-155-defending-chip-kellys-spread-offensehttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/273910274-betterrivals-ep-155-defending-chip-kellys-spread-offense.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/272536833Ep. 154: Gap control, Jim O’Neil, and how defenses stop the runThu, 07 Jul 2016 03:19:31 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/RPFUoAcisgc/ep-154-gap-control-jim-oneil-and-how-defenses-stop-the-run
01:02:49Niners NationyesOn this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the news is slow going but Scheme Month rolls on with Run Defense 101. What roles can defenders fill in run defense? What is gap control and why is it important? What techniques to defenses use to control those gaps? All that, plus the 49ers’ best and worst contracts, #colorinthehole, and slosh ball. On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podca…On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the news is slow going but Scheme Month rolls on with Run Defense 101. What roles can defenders fill in run defense? What is gap control and why is it important? What techniques to defenses use to control those gaps? All that, plus the 49ers’ best and worst contracts, #colorinthehole, and slosh ball.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/RPFUoAcisgc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-154-gap-control-jim-oneil-and-how-defenses-stop-the-runhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/272536833-betterrivals-ep-154-gap-control-jim-oneil-and-how-defenses-stop-the-run.mp3tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/271511696Ep. 153: Scheme Month is back! How to build an offensive game planThu, 30 Jun 2016 04:08:57 +0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~3/SZRuWQ2jb5U/ep-153-scheme-month-is-back-how-to-build-an-offensive-game-plan
01:21:26Niners NationyesBetter Rivals back! After a month-long hiatus, we’re kicking off Scheme Month with a look at how teams build an offensive game plan. How do coaches determine what plays to put into a game plan? What elements make up a game plan? And how can we determine whether a game plan was successful or not? All that, plus David gets caught up on mini camp news, new intro music, and we play a game of Real Quote or Not: Mini Camp Edition.Better Rivals back! After a month-long hiatus, we…Better Rivals back! After a month-long hiatus, we’re kicking off Scheme Month with a look at how teams build an offensive game plan. How do coaches determine what plays to put into a game plan? What elements make up a game plan? And how can we determine whether a game plan was successful or not? All that, plus David gets caught up on mini camp news, new intro music, and we play a game of Real Quote or Not: Mini Camp Edition.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/49erswebzone-podcast/~4/SZRuWQ2jb5U" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>betterrivals@gmail.com (Niners Nation)San,Francisco,49ers,NFL,NFC,West,Niners,Nation,Empire,Footballhttps://soundcloud.com/betterrivals/ep-153-scheme-month-is-back-how-to-build-an-offensive-game-planhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/271511696-betterrivals-ep-153-scheme-month-is-back-how-to-build-an-offensive-game-plan.mp3Niners NationnonadultThe Better Rivals podcast is here to make you a better rival in any football conversation. Oscar and David, longtime 49er fans who love Xs and Os, break down concepts for every 49ers game and get you up to date on all of the team's happenings. Tune in to